Qualified Social Worker| Duty and Assessment| East Sussex

Qualified Social Worker needed for Duty and Assessment Team in East Sussex, paying up to £38ph!

• Location: Lewes, East Sussex
• Team: Duty and Assesment
• Rate: £38ph
• Contract: Locum / Full-time

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Duty & Assessment Social Worker to join a children's social care team in Lewes, East Sussex .

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Social Worker with strong experience in safeguarding, assessment and care planning . You will work directly with children, young people and families, helping to identify needs, manage risk and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will be confident working within a fast-paced environment, collaborating with partner agencies and contributing to effective safeguarding and care provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake a range of statutory social work tasks, including investigating concerns relating to child maltreatment and safeguarding .
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of children, young people and families, including analysis of need, risk and appropriate interventions.
• Develop effective care and support plans that promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Assess and supervise alternative carers where required.
• Support the preparation and training of foster carers.
• Undertake preventative and early intervention work to help ensure children are safely cared for within their families wherever possible.
• Liaise with partner agencies and key professionals to gather and share information relevant to safeguarding and care provision.
• Contribute to wider assessment processes and multi-agency decision making.
• Work confidently with legal interventions, statutory frameworks and relevant policies and procedures.
• Work directly with children, young people, families and carers, empowering them to express their needs and participate meaningfully in decision making.
• Build effective professional networks around children and young people to support placement stability and positive outcomes.
• Provide community-based support to children, young people and families.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Prepare and present reports to panels and court when required.

Requirements:

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Social Worker who is confident undertaking assessments, managing safeguarding concerns and working with children and families in complex circumstances.

You will have:

• A recognized Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration .
• Experience within Children's Social Care .
• Strong experience in duty, assessment and safeguarding work.
• Excellent assessment, analysis and care planning skills.
• Experience working with children, young people and families in a statutory setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and partnership-working skills.
• The ability to work confidently with professionals, families and other agencies.
• A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

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